We are very proud of Zach and Wolf for being selected as High-Ability Learners (HAL) at their schools. Wolf was selected for all-around subjects, and Zach was selected for history. For those not familiar with Nebraska Education programs, the following Legislative Bill defines HAL. Very similar to the Challenge programs we had growing up.
LB 647, which was adopted by the Nebraska Legislature in 1994, has the following requirements: For school year 1997-98 and each school year thereafter, each school district or ESU . . . shall identify learners with high-ability and contingent upon available local, state, or federal funding, provide programs or services that will address the educational needs of identified students at levels appropriate for the abilities of those students.
LB 647 contains the following definition of a learner with high ability: Learner with high ability shall mean a student who gives evidence of high performance capability in such areas of intellectual, creative, or artistic capacity or in specific academic fields and who require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to develop those capabilities fully (LB647, adopted 1994).
2 comments:
Of COURSE, because they are in the Lucas clan! We always knew our kids were SMART! Way to go!
Congratulation to the boys! Mick and Kaylee are also in a program like this, maybe the same thing?
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